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Job Details
Company: Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Ramsay Unit, Dane Garth, Dalton Lane, Barrow in Furness, LA14 4LF
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum
Schedule: Full-time
Employment Type: Permanent
Language: English
Education: Experience
Experience: Qualifications
Essential and Desirable Qualifications
Essential Qualification: Knowledge, skills and experience appropriate to this role
Desirable Qualification: Not provided
Essential Experience
Essential Experience: MBBS or equivalent
Contact Information
For questions about the job, contact:
Dr Qutub Jamali (Specialist Psychiatrist and AMD)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07773256631
Application Process
Apply Instructions: Apply via NHS Jobs website.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Certificate of Sponsorship
Employer Website: https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/
Application Deadline: The closing date is 01 December 2025
Job Summary
We are seeking to recruit a substantive Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Older Adult Inpatient team in beautiful Barrow in Furness. The post is full time (10PA). Come and join an area of natural beauty on the edge of the Lake District.
This post will attract a Recruitment & Retention Premia of £40k payable on commencement of employment. Eligibility criteria do apply. Please note that staff currently employed by the Trust would not be eligible to apply for this recruitment and retention premia.
The postholder will be expected to participate on the Consultant On Call rota, for which additional remuneration will be payable (0.5 PA + 5% supplement).
Main Duties of the Job
The role is based on Ramsay Ward within the Dane Garth Unit in Furness General hospital. FGH is a large district general hospital with around 268 beds, a full range of specialities and an accident and emergency department.
The Dane Garth unit has established resident doctor posts including FY1s, FY2s a CT and GPSTs. This post holder would have the support of a resident doctor, along with a SAS Doctor. There is an active monthly peer group meeting of medical colleagues within the Cumbria locality too.
The post holder will work with a multidisciplinary team including nurse consultant, Psychologist, clinical leads, community mental health nurses, occupational therapy HCA and trainee advanced clinical practitioner.
Applicants should hold full GMC registration and be included on the Specialist register of the GMC or they should be eligible for entry to the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date.
It is a requirement that applicants are Section 12 Approved at the time of commencing employment and have or are eligible to have Approved Clinician Status. Remuneration will be set out in the terms of the New Consultant Contract according to previous experience.
About Us and the Role
The role includes at least 2.5 SPAs as standard for a full time post (we would be flexible in looking at enhancements to support other activities that support the wider ambitions of the Trust).
We offer excellent peer support group and study leave budget of £3000 over 3 years or up to £5000 over 3 years for newly qualified Consultants.
There are opportunities to be a clinical supervisor and a relocation package available of up to £8000.
At our Trust, we’re really keen to develop our Consultant workforce and nurture their areas of interest in a flexible way where possible. Come and have a chat with us about what your special interest or development area and build a suitable job plan with us.
We also have an extremely active Medical Education department and support our Consultants in becoming Clinical & Educational Supervisors and nurturing their interests in this area.
Support and Development
There are also opportunities to have a role in Digital Leadership if this is a passion for any of our Consultants.
The Job Description for this post has been submitted for approval to the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about this post.
We have attached supporting documents including the full job description, person specification, and welcome information about our trust.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Visas and Immigration
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
UK Registration Requirements
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust’s privacy notice is available on our website.
How to Apply
Apply Instructions: Apply via NHS Jobs website.
For international applicants, please ensure you:
1. Verify your visa eligibility with the employer before applying
2. Check that you meet all GMC registration requirements
3. Prepare your criminal record certificates if required
4. Contact Dr Qutub Jamali at [email protected] with any questions
5. Submit your application through the NHS Jobs website before the deadline of 01 December 2025
Our trust is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, religion/belief, or age.
We are proud to be Disability Confident employers and hold various accreditations including Armed Forces Covenant, Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold, and Gold Award 2021 from Ministry of Defence.
Reference number: 351-MED041TB-25-C
Date posted: 31 October 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Post reference number: 351-MED041TB-25-C
